Andhra Premier League 2025: Match 15, TBW vs KNK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between TBW vs KNK?

Tungabhadra Warriors (TBW) lock horns with Kakinada Kings (KNK) in match No. 15 of the ongoing Andhra Premier League (APL) 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

The Warriors have played three matches so far in APL 2025. They started with a seven-wicket victory against Simhadri Vizag Lions. However, the Maheep Kumar-led side suffered defeats against the Amaravati Royals by five wickets and the Royals of Rayalaseema by 51 runs. Before the contest against Kakinada Kings, the Warriors will square off against Bhimavaram Bulls on Friday, August 15.

Kakinada Kings, on the other hand, have also won one match and lost a couple. However, their net run rate (NRR) is -0.450 compared to Tungabhadra's +0.113. Kakinada lost to Amaravati Royals by three wickets in a rain-curtailed encounter. Srikar Bharat and Co. also lost to Vijayawada Sunshiners by 24 runs in their second match. However, they got off the mark against Simhadri Vizag Lions with a five-wicket win.

TBW vs KNK Match Details

ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium has not been a kind venue for bowlers so far in APL 2025. Batters have had the upper hand at this venue. The margin for error is very little for the bowlers. Bowlers will have to be mindful of their plans, and their execution will have to be on point.

TBW vs KNK Predicted Playing XIs

Tungabhadra Warriors (TBW):

CR Gnaneshwar, Shree Samanyu Datta, Maheep Kumar (C), Prasanth Kumar, Kancherla Anand Josiah, M Datta Reddy (WK), Gutta Rohit, KV Sasikanth, Saurabh Kumar, Chennu Siddhardha, C Stephen.

Kakinada Kings (KNK):

Srikar Bharat (C & WK), Pitta Arjun Tendulkar, Adivishnu Surya, Pinninti Tapaswi, Mopada Ravikiran, M Lekhaz Reddy, Manish Golamaru, SK Kamaruddin, Kodavandla Sudharsan, Yarragunta Pramod, Midde Anjaneyulu.

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Srikar Bharat

The wicketkeeper-batter has scored 127 runs in three innings at an average of 42.33 and a strike rate of 186.76. Kakinada Kings' captain Srikar Bharat was dismissed for a first-ball duck against Simhadri Vizag Lions. However, a batter of his calibre will not miss out too often.

Probable Best Bowler: Midde Anjaneyulu

The 26-year-old Midde Anjaneyulu has bowled wonderfully well in APL 2025. The left-arm spinner has picked up six wickets in two games at an average of 6 and a strike rate of 8. His economy rate is a mind-boggling 4.50.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.